Seaside town we love best

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The Suffolk town took top marks for its beach huts, fish-and-chip shops, working lighthouse and restored pier.

Second-most-popular was Newquay in Cornwall, praised for its water sports and stunning scenery.

The restaurants and activities in Scarborough - Britain's first seaside resort - took it to third place.

Bournemouth was fourth and Brighton fifth, followed by Blackpool, Skegness, Torquay, Rhyl and Dunoon.

Among famous resorts failing to make the top 10 were Southend and Weston-Super-Mare.

Teletext Holidays polled 3,000 people:

Nearly eight out of ten said the quality of fish and chips was important in resort choice.

Amusement arcades, a pier, sticks of rock and deckchairs also mattered.

Water sports, a varied night life and a lighthouse were not major priorities.

Teletext managing director Matt Cheevers said: "The classic British holiday resort is as popular today as ever. The pride and loyalty many people feel towards their favourite getaways is fully justified."